Air India prepares to enter Star Alliance

Air India’s preparation for integration with Star Alliance network is on track. The Indian flag carrier is set to become the 29th member of the alliance in a few months.
Considering India’s growing airline traffic and the huge potential, Star could induct another airline partner from India in the future, according to Star Alliance VP-Corporate Communications Christian Klick.
There is no clarity on who the partner could be. Low-cost carriers (LCC) control almost three-fourths of ...

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